A missing Louisville woman was found dead Saturday nearly a week after disappearing.

According to the Coroner's Office, Patricia Thompson's, 47, body was found Saturday morning in a field behind a home in the 2600 block of Benoch Ave. -- less than a mile away from where she went missing.

"She didn't have anybody. We are her family, I've said that before. We're Patricia's family," said Shaver.

Shaver had been Thompson’s case manager for the past four years and for the past few days, she has helped with the search.

"I know that she died alone. I know that it was not trauma. I want everybody to understand that, that she was not physically harmed in anyway, but she most likely probably died in her sleep," said Shaver.

On Saturday, Hettie Kolter, who lives on Benoch Avenue, heard a commotion coming from search crews.

"Someone called and told me not to be alarmed, but there had been a body found back in the field," said Kolter. "The weather is so cold and she was all alone."

Thompson lived with Laci Hayden's mother on Welman Drive.

"I was the sister she never had. I am so sorry Patti," said Hayden. "I just hate how she went and we're going to forever miss her and she'll always be in our hearts. I love you Patti."

Shaver thanked those who participated in the vigil for providing Thompson with something she believes she always wanted.

"My heart is full and it's just amazing that you all showed Patricia that she was loved and I think that's all that she really wanted out of life. She wanted people to love her," said Shaver.